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Friday, May 6, 2011

With Hope, anything is possible!;)

WOW!!! TGIF!!! Hello my Creative friends! I am seriously having a late start today!;) This sure has been a LOOOONG never-ending week for me! Okay, now to continue w/my Birthday week here on my blog, I was playing w/my newest set "Race for a cure"! This is a very special set to me & I'm sure to many many of you out there today! By purchasing this stamp set, you are partnering with "My Creative Time" to help stamp out breast cancer. For each set that is purchased, My Creative Time will donate $2 to Susan G. Komen for the cure! They are available for purchase HERE! I think this has to be my FAVORITE set by far! I just love EVERYTHING about it! I designed it so you can use it several differents ways! One is that you can stamp the sentiments perfectly into the large ribbon in this set & that's my FAVORITE part about it! For today's card, I decided to do a simple one showcasing this set! I used clear embossing powder to emboss those cute polka dot ribbons on the background & I also used black embossing powder to emboss the sentiment! The frame around the sentiment is from Lacy Labels & I used my gypsy girl to resize it so my sentiment can fit perfectly!

Okay, in honor of me turning the "BIG 40" on May 10th, I am giving away this stamp set to one lucky person! All you have to do is leave a comment here on this post & let me know what you think of this stamp set & what it means to you!

Thank you so much for joining me here today! Don't forget to check out my post from yesterday & make sure you leave a comment for an opportunity to win "My Little Firecracker" you can see that HERE! Also, head on over to my bestie's blog Miss Nikki & see what she has for you today!;) Also, make sure you check Nikki's & my blog everyday all the way til Tues (my b-day) because we will have a giveaway for you everyday til then!;) See ya back here tomorrow! Have a FABULOUS day!;)

That is a fantastic Stamp Set, your card is amazing!! This stamp set means the world to me... I have had people in my life fight and we need to get the word out about breast cancer!! So many people are fighting in our life and never give up!!

Wow just absolutly love this stamp set, I've walked a cure for the race. its beautiful how hope, faith, and encourement bring wonderful women to race for the cure. Ur stamp set is awesome. Thank u for making it.

Super cute card Emma. That stamp set is one of my favorites of all the Breast Cancer Stamp Sets out there. Breast Cancer affects so many woman and even men. Every bit of research helps to beat this horrible diease. Thank you for all you are doing for SGK for the Cure.

I love this stamp set and it has special meaning for me...I have a good friend currently battling breast cancer and could think of tons of cards I could make for her with this set! jessicachick-n-scrap.blogspot.comeschfamily@yahoo.com

I love these cards. The Breast Cancer card is especially close to my hear, cause my Aunt just went through it last year, and is now CANCER FREE.....and I myself had Thyroid cancer 10 yrs. ago, So we know about "hope". Thank you for the opportunity for a wonderful giveaway!!!!

Emma,What a GORGEOUS card!! Love the shape, colors, paper, bow, bling and especially the sentiment! What a PHENOMENAL stamp set! And you're donating $2 to an INCREDIBLE foundation! My family and I have been walking every year on Mother's Day, for 9 years, for this horrible disease! Unfortunately, my Aunt was diagnosed with Breast Cancer last summer! She is fighting with everything she has and so far so good! This stamp set would be perfect for cards and scrapbook pages! We will find a cure!Stephaniescrappingwithstephanie at gmail dot comscrappingwithstephanie.blogspot.com

I love your new stamp set. My grandma had breast cancer and since then I have become very involved in the cause. I buy stuff that supports awareness every year. The months of April and October I ware my jewelry everyday in order to bring awareness to others. Having this stamp set would brighten my day.

Emma I Love this card wow your are turning 40, that is nothing my friend I just turned 49 in Jan. and I love the 40's and looking forward to the 50's too I have to say I love this set of stamps they are so special to me, I had a scare of thinking I had breast cancer, after test it show no cancer thank God! I am in a hop this weekend please stop over at my blog to see the card I made for Breast Cancer Awareness, it will be posted on Sat. @ http://craftydeb-ddscrafts.blogspot.com/thanks for creating these beautiful stamps I can't wait to be able to buy themHugs my friend Debbie love all you do for us

Brilliant card and so meaningful. This is a great stamp set that will tug at the heart strings of many. I lost my grandmother at 49 to what started as breast cancer, it was many years ago now before chemotherapy or other treatments were available. Research has helped many survive and I continue to hope it will wipe out this awful disease.kimthompson68 at sky dot comKim xXx

Happy Birthday!! 40 is very liberating!! Never felt better about myself! The stamp set is beautiful... everyone of the images is special! My Mother and Grandmother and SIL are all Breast Cancer Survivors- so I take this very seriously and would love to make cards and things using your stamps for those battling this horrible disease!TinaB

I love this stamp set and your card. I love that you are helping find a cure. My grandma had breast cancer and it was awful to see her suffer. Praying that one day they will find a cure for all cancers.

Emma, Happy Early 40th Birthday!!! I would love to win this set. My mother passed away from breast cancer when I was 7 years old, almost 30 years ago. For the past 10 years I have done the Revlon Run/walk in Los Angeles to raise money for cancer research. This year is my 10th anniversary of walking for a cure. After the race I make scrapbook pages to remember the event. I have a whole album just for my Cancer run/walks. It is dear to my heart and I thank you for fighting against this terrible disease. {HUGS} -Yvette cre8tivegirls at yahoo dot com

Love your new stamp set. My sister had a scare recently and opted for a preventive double mastectomy. I have wanted to do the walk for many years but my six year old daughter will not let me yet. When she's ready, I will rock the walk!

This is a great way to help fight cancer. My dad has a form of cancer. He has done better than we ever though in fighting it, and it has made us grateful, and not to take things for granted. Gorgeous card Emma!!!

Emma, that card is beautiful, you showcased your new stamp set wonderfully. I can't wait to get mine. What I like about it is that it can be used for any type of cancer or used to encourage. I just lost my aunt to pancreatic cancer, my friend passed away from brain and lung cancer, my mother had throat cancer but THANK GOD they caught it in time and she is fine now. An aunt on my fathers' side is suffering with breast cancer and they could never operate because her heart and lungs are weak so now the cancer has spread. Two friends, one just lost her mother to pancreatic cancer and the other one just lost her father to lung cancer. Another friend had breast cancer, she was treated, now it came back but in her bones. O.K., you get the point. It is so devastating to lose anyone from any disease.

Sadly, I've known many people who have lost their battles with cancer. My grandfather most recently in March. Luckily, I know several survivors!! And I want to let them know I'm glad they're still here!

I love this stamp set and I am so glad you made it. It means the word to me that crafters are jointing together for a cause. I have two grandmothers who were both diagnosed with breast cancer and thankfully, they were able to fully beat this horrible cancer. Thank you Emma!

i would love this stamp set...two of my co-workers were diagnosed with breast cancer sadly one did not make it...heartbreaking to say the least:( But ....one did survive she had to have a mastectomy and a hysterectomy but she is alive and has a great license plate and a ribbon on her car i would love to be able to put these stamps on many things at work to remind us of the most wonderful and brave ladies that have inspired and amazed us with their courage and strength.

First of all, happy 4-0! Embrace it. I am enjoying my 40s. The stamp set is special because I have 2 close friends that are currently battling breast cancer. I can imagine the cards I could make using these stamps and putting a smile on their faces.

Happy Birthday early!! I think this stamp set is so sweet! I know many people that you have effect by this. Thanks so much for all that you share with us and again for another chance to win one of your wonderful stamp sets!!

Okay sweet Emma! This card ROCKS to pink high heaven and back. Polka dots glitz and glam. You are amazing!!!! I love love love it and just had to tell you!!!! If random.org chooses me choose another winner since I will already have this AMAZING set!!!! Hugs- Glora

I think this stamp set is beautiful! I love that you can use it for more than just breast cancer projects!

Breast cancer runs in my family (my grandmother was a survivor of a double mastectomy) and we also have family friends that have been affected by it. I have a close friend whose mother is getting a mastectomy on the 18th. This set would be perfect to send her a card of encouragement. This is her second bout with cancer.

You are amazing and I am so impressed and inspired with your accomplishments!

This stamp set means inspiration. No matter what obsticles we face in life someone out there has a higher hurdle. Happy b-day from one birthday girl to another. I turn 41 one month from today. What an awesome gift to receive if I could win a stamp set from your fabulous collection. Nicole28638@yahoo.com

Happy Birthday Emma! I love this stamp set! As a nurse hoping to find a cure for all of the patients that I take care of, this set would be perfect for making cards for them. Thank you for a chance to win!!

Happy 40th Birthday!! Your stamps are truly amazing and I hope one day we can find a cure for cancer as we have lost so many loved ones to cancer. This set is truly an inspirational set and would love to win it. Thank you :)

I love the set and am going to buy it right now! If I win I will give it away in one of my classes I teach. We have had several in our family with cancer. Thank you Emma for being so thoughtful! HAPPY BIRTHDAY...Tcbbgibson@gmail.com

Happy Birthday! You are going to enjoy the 40's...everything falls in place during this decade! (EVERYTHING LITTERALY! LOL) I would love this set as I have 2 dear friends now, who are in remission from breast cancer, That card would be perfect to send to them. Love it! Thanks for the chance to win!lisa_williamson2004 @ yahoo dot com

What a wonderful stamp set! My cousin, a 2 year breast cancer survivor, and I are walking with our teams in the Relay for Life the weekend of 5/21. We are going to have a card station so our walkers can make thank you cards for their supporters. This stamp set would be perfect!! Thanks for the opportunity to win.jodiloveselvis@yahoo.com

Love this set! I have two close friends that are breast cancer survivors and just finished treatments last year. This set would also be great for other illnesses and cancers as well! Love that the sentiment fits on the ribbon! Thanks so much!

This stamp set means alot to me as I suppose to others also. I lost my mom to cancer and now my dad is battling it. We talked the other day that what matters is how we live each day, courage, honor, etc. On a lighter note Happy Birthday! and Mother's Day!

I ordered this set last night because my best friend has Breast Cancer. I hadn't realize you can add the sentiment to the big stamp. What a great idea! I must try that when I receive them.daladypej at aol dot com

Hi Emma!This is a beautiful card! My aunt and mother-in-law are breast cancer survivors. I think this stamp set is great to make wonderful cards and SB pages ...thank you for sharing your awesome creative ideas :) Have a wonderful Mother's day!

This is Beautiful! I had a dear friend(age41) that passed away a month ago. She did not know she had Breast Cancer until it was too late, she is missed so much and I urge everyone to check themselves, young, old, man and women, yes men can get breast cancer. I also have my wonderful neighbor that is a survivor and I that God that she is in my life. I ordered my stamp set already, but if I win I would like to get this for my BFF.Glendaglendalea.blogspot.com

Emma,Thanks for designing this stamp set. I have family and friends that were survivors of breast cancer. You have many awesome stamp sets but I think this one will be my favorite.Kim Ckcesafsky@charter.net

wow!! 40 isn't bad.. I breezed through that age but i turn 49 next month and getting a lil frazzled. lol HAPPY soon BIRTHDAY TO YOU!! This stamp set as well as canceer in general means alot. I have aunts and lost 3 cousins to breast cancer, a friend at church has just endured the lost of her "friends" (if ya know what I mean) ;) My daughter had cervical and myself a few scares. TFS a giveaway and making such an awesome stamp set!parkernana5@cox.net

Happy Happy Birthday Emma!!! Welcome to the 40's...they're great!!!! What a great stamp set!!! I have had a few friends (in their 30's) who have had to deal with Breast Cancer and thank God they are all okay and have beaten it. However, I have a friend at church who is in the middle of her chemo and is dealing with it on a daily basis. I pray that one day, we can eradicate it. Hugs to you on your special day! Love the card....and I'm loving the font of the sentiments! So pretty! TFShugs,joni

Emma, I love this stamp set! Having had breast cancer affect me, I'm always on the lookout on ways to make people aware of this awful disease. Thank God I am currently in remission. Thank you for designing it. Happy Birthday! The 40's are not bad at all (just turned 48), although you might start looking at things in many different ways, it's all for the better! Have a GREAT one!

Two of my children survived cancer and I'm thankful to have them in my life. I know the instant frieght of the word cancer and the joy of complete remission. Your stamp sets are great.SherryneedingJesusdaily@hotmail.com

Emma, I just love this stamp set. You did a wonderful job on it. This set means a lot to me being a cervical cancer survivor. I hope and pray that some day we will have a cure and family will not have to go though what my family has. I think it is wonderful that you are donate to a great cause.

What a wonderful stamp set! I have a close friend who had breast and cervical cancer at the same time. She is a fighter and a survivor...praise God! She is a model for us all. Thanks for the opportunity.Veronicavballen at comcast dot net

What a beautiful stamp set Emma! I like that these stamps can be used to encourage someone dealing with any illness. I do believe cancer has touched way too many loved ones. Thanks for helping in your crafty way.Cathy Sseashore@telus.net

Thank you for making this stamp set. It means alot to people who have gone or know people who have gone through this cancer. My grandmother is a Brest cancer survivor. I hope one day there will be a cure.

I have a few friends that have gone through breast cancer and one going through this now. These are perfect stamps to make encouraging cards for both survivors and those dealing with cancer now. quilt 4 fun 2 at hot mail dot com

Hi Emma: This is a beautiful stamp set. It can be used for breast cancer, but also for other forms of cancer. My son-in-law was just diagnosed with Stage IV colon cancer at 41, so I would love to have this set to send him cards of hope and encouragement. Thank you for the opportunity to win it.Ruthirlundsten@aol.com

Emma, your card is just STUNNING! Okay you said very simple ~ Well maybe but to the point! I am in LOVE with this card! The colors alone! I can see this stamp set being versitile. I can see this encoraging any disease, even someone who is having a hard time and just words of encouragement! This stamp set is a must have for me! I really could have used this for my Dad's scrapbook I did for him a year ago! How wonderful are you to give back too!Class act in my book!

I love that stampset coz i think too many people get cancer too soon. I mean they shouldnt get it at all but the people get even younger.Thats scary and i think, if you happen to know somebody who has any kind of cancer, they need you! As a friend and a standing, strong rock in their life.

This card is absolutely gorgeous!! My mother-in-law, who is one of the most FANTASTIC women I know, has fought breast cancer (and WON!!)!! She is the best mom, mother-in-law, and grandma (well, next to my own mom) and we are all blessed to have her in our lives!! :) I will be turning the BIG 4-0 on May 10th also.. just goes to show that some fabulous women were born on this day!! Thanks for sharingStaceyStayce71Z@hotmail.com

Beautiful card, stamp set, and cause Emma! I know we all probably know someone who has been touched by this cancer :( How wonderful to raise awareness and money for a cure. Thanks for the chance to win! and happy early birthday!!! :)Suzy suzyq28024@gmail.com

This card is so cute... I want to make one in turquoise for Cervical cancer for my sister in law.. thats the good thing about the set just add your color for any ribbon display.. and it works not just breast cancer.

Great stamp set and beautiful card. I am not a breast cancer survivor but I am a cancer survivor.....so the sentiments are very close to my heart.TFS!KathieKathlee154atgmaildotcomhttp://kathleessnippitsncricuts.blogspot.com

Great card!! I love this stamp set!! It holds deep meaning to me as I am a 7+ year BC Survivor!!! It would be great to use to scrap all my pics from our upcoming Relay for Life, next month!! Thanks for the chance to win!!debpaint16@aol.com

This set means a lot to me because I'm going on three years as a Breast Cancer survivor. My mother was not as fortunate, she lost her battle after 8 years! I think if she had had it in the present she would have survived because of all the advances in medicine.

Great stamp set. Many different uses . . . breast cancer for sure, also military appreciation, autism . . . there are so many causes out there that this stamp could be used for.Thanks for the chance to win.Alisonfourkidstwocats at msn dot com

Your card is gorgeous and what a wonderful stamp set! That is so generous of you to donate to such an important cause!!! Thank you for that! I know so many who have suffered from breast cancer, but fortunately, I know many who have beat it, too!

Thank you so much for sharing!

Crafty hugs,

Jenniferpartridgelu at yahoo dot com

P.S.Which cartridges did you use to make the card base? I want to come over for some Gypsy lessons!

this is one of those stamps that will unfortunately touches many lives and many families. My aunt was a survivor for so many years, for as long as I almost remembered her, but she unfortunately lost the battle. My mom fights this horrible disease every year, and so far she is staying ahead of it.

What a sweet stamp set!We lost my grandmother to breast cancer a little over a year ago! It is heartbreaking this disease causes such destruction to families! When every I see anything about BC it reminds of my grandmother!

Oh Emma, I would LOVE to win these stamps! I just did a card the other day for Robyn's challenge that is going to be sent to my cousin who is fighting this terrible disease...I had to do a computer generated sentiment, but it still turned out good!

Very cute card! I love this stamp set too...so many awesome saying that can be used for quite a lot of things. I personally don't know anyone that has had or beaten breast cancer but do have family members with other types of cancer and it means alot to me that you are able to donate a portion of your sales to help find a cure! Thanks so much! sweetheartcopper at msn dot comsospoileditscute.blogspot.com

Thanks so much for creating this awesome set and also donating funds to help find a cure for cancer, that is fantastic.I have lost an Aunt to cancer, she is deeply missed. But,my sister is most definately a survivor. This stamp set is very special as I can make my sister some great cards. Thanks so much for the chance to win.Candycandyyoung826@msn.com